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EPA Completes Reviews of 14 Superfund Site Cleanups in New England During 2022

News Release: BOSTON (Oct. 25, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at 14 National Priority List Sites (Superfund Sites) in New England, including four federal facilities, by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site. The Superfund program, ...

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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Pesticide Registration Review; Pesticide Dockets Opened for Review and Comment; Notice of Availability on Oct. 25

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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EPA Region 8 acts to reduce childhood Lead-Based Paint exposure through compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

News Release: DENVER – October 23rd-29th is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) and EPA is working to reduce childhood lead exposure through improved compliance with the lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. As part of NLPPW, EPA Region 8 is summarizing compliance activity related ...

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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Forty-Second Update of the Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket on Oct. 24

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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E&C Republicans to NIH: Why Resume Taxpayer-Supported Grant Funding to EcoHealth?

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter to National Institutes of Health...

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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; TN; Updates to References to Appendix W Modeling Guideline on Oct. 24

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Shore: 'EPA’s plan to cut sulfur dioxide levels is especially good news for vulnerable populations' in Detroit

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled a Federal Implementation Plan to enhance air quality in the Detroit metropolitan area by reducing sulfur dioxide emissions.

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Tomorrow: EPA to Hold Open Houses and Community Meetings for New Tazewell Residents about Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide

News Release: NEW TAZEWELL, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2022) – Tomorrow, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host several public forums at the Walters State Community College, 1325 Claiborne St., New Tazewell, Tenn. to share information about ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions and risk information impacting the city.

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Leader Rodgers on China Obstructing DOJ Huawei Investigation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) report on the CCP’s attempts to obstruct a DOJ investigation into Huawei.

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Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Meeting discussed on Oct. 24 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities September 2022 discussed on Oct. 24 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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EPA fines 22 home renovators and contractors for lead-based paint safety violations in Idaho and Washington

News Release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 has reached settlements with 22 residential home renovators in Idaho and Washington for violations of federal lead-based paint regulations. EPA’s compliance and enforcement program also conducted 137 inspections of home renovation contractors, the ...

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Fox: 'WaterSense partners helped people save water, energy and money'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented 34 awards to partners in its voluntary partnership program that promotes water efficiency.

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McCabe: Grants 'will enhance EPA’s efforts to protect Californians from potential hazardous exposures'

The University of California, Berkeley, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians have been chosen to receive a combined $1,034,275 in three pollution prevention grants.